March 5, 2023 - May 28, 2023

Theme: Beyond the Present Time

The study this quarter focuses on the theological theme of hope in both the Old and New Testament. In addition, students will consider the resurrection hope of believers, who wait for Christ’s return and focus on the hope that Jesus inspires for those who are suffering.

Unit 1: March 2023

The Kingdom of God

This Old Testament study considers the apocalyptic view of hope found in the book of Daniel. These lessons show the connection between the hope found in Daniel’s prophecy and the Christian’s resurrection hope.

Unit 2: MAR 26th - APR 23rd, 2023

Resurrection Hope

The Scriptures in this unit are from Luke and 1 and 2 Thessalonians. The first and final lessons of the unit draw on the letters to the church in Thessalonica and consider the resurrection hope of believers, who wait for Christ’s return. On Palm Sunday, the lesson from Luke 22 examines the Passover meal, which was the last meal Jesus had with his disciples before the betrayal, his upcoming trial, and his crucifixion. On Easter Sunday, the lesson from Luke 24 remembers the empty tomb and Jesus’ appearance to His disciples following His resurrection.

Unit 3: MAY 2023

A Call to Holy Living

This is a five-lesson study that begins with 1 and 2 Peter and concludes with Acts. The first four lessons focus on the hope that Jesus inspires

for those who are suffering — Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection for our “new birth into a living hope” (1 Peter 1:3). In observance of Pentecost

Sunday, the fifth lesson from Acts 2 examines the anointing of the Holy Spirit that comes on the disciples in Jerusalem.